{"product_id":"freewheelers-steelbackers-work-coat","title":"Freewheelers “Steelbackers” Work Coat","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"230\"\u003eFrom Freewheelers' \u003cstrong data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"132\"\u003e\"UNION SPECIAL OVERALLS\"\u003c\/strong\u003e line comes the “\u003cstrong data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"175\"\u003eSteelbackers” Work Coat\u003c\/strong\u003e, inspired by simplified wartime workwear of the 1940s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"232\" data-end=\"541\"\u003eDuring World War II, material rationing and government regulations affected nearly every industry, including clothing and work garments. Manufacturers were required to reduce material usage and simplify garment construction. This work coat recreates the practical, stripped-down design philosophy of that era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"694\"\u003eThe name \u003cstrong data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"571\"\u003e\"Steelbackers\"\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Freewheelers-coined term referring to tough industrial laborers, such as steelworkers and other heavy-duty tradesmen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"1008\"\u003eThe coat is constructed from Freewheelers' original \u003cstrong data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"772\"\u003e11.5 oz indigo denim\u003c\/strong\u003e, developed specifically for the brand. The warp yarns are made from long, thick fibers rope-dyed in a rich reddish-black indigo, while the weft yarns incorporate natural nep fibers, creating a distinctive vintage texture and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1026\"\u003eDetails include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jcwgct\" data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1055\"\u003eFour-button front closure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3lwmgh\" data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1095\"\u003eIron laurel-wreath buttons throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dnfdk8\" data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1138\"\u003eSimple square patch pockets at the waist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3ld83u\" data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1180\"\u003eUnion label sewn inside the left pocket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15nsuuq\" data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003eIron laurel-wreath cuff buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003eTo further capture authentic wartime workwear construction, Freewheelers uses a combination of thread colors rather than the typical all-natural stitching. Certain areas are sewn with olive-colored thread, a detail commonly found on original work jackets from the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1667\"\u003eThe result is a rugged, historically inspired work coat that combines wartime utility, vintage industrial styling, and Freewheelers' renowned attention to period-correct details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1667\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1667\"\u003eColor: Ingido\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1667\"\u003eMaterials: 100% Cotton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1667\"\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1667\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0211\/files\/Screenshot_2026-06-03_at_2.16.50_PM.png?v=1780521421\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FREEWHEELERS","offers":[{"title":"38","offer_id":43922472501335,"sku":null,"price":445.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40","offer_id":43922472534103,"sku":null,"price":445.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"42","offer_id":43922472566871,"sku":null,"price":445.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"44","offer_id":43922472599639,"sku":null,"price":445.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0211\/files\/DSCF4858.jpg?v=1780521020","url":"https:\/\/www.brogueshop.com\/products\/freewheelers-steelbackers-work-coat","provider":"BROGUE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}